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The House plans to vote on the Critical Mineral Consistency Act, H.R. 755, introduced by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), which seeks to align the Energy Department and Interior Department's lists of critical minerals.

The act's designation can facilitate funding for projects and streamline permitting processes. The bill received support in the Natural Resources Committee last month. However, it has faced opposition from Democrats who argue it may disproportionately benefit mining interests, especially concerning copper, which has been excluded from the U.S. Geological Survey's list.